Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan

Education Testing Council (ETC)

Law Graduate Assessment Test (Law-GAT)

For Eligibility to Seek Enrolment to the Bar as an Advocate

📘 About Law-GAT

The Education Testing Council (ETC) under the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan conducts the Law Graduate Assessment Test (Law-GAT) for law graduates across Pakistan.

Qualifying the Law-GAT is mandatory for law graduates who wish to seek enrolment to the Bar as an Advocate, as per the requirements of the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC).

👨‍⚖️ Who Can Apply?

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Have completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent.
Degree must be from a local or foreign university recognized by HEC/PBC.

📚 Curriculum & Test Pattern

The test consists of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs).
The revised curriculum is available at:
https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/students/etc/Documents/Curriculum-LAW-GAT-test.pdf

✅ Qualifying Score & Validity

Total Marks: 100
Passing Marks: 50 out of 100 (50%)
Candidates must achieve at least 50% to qualify.
Applicants are allowed a maximum of 7 attempts to pass the test.

📅 Test Schedule

Last Date for Online Registration: Tuesday, March 03, 2026 (24:00 hours)
Test Date: Sunday, April 05, 2026
Law-GAT is conducted on a quarterly basis in major cities of Pakistan.
Any changes in the test date will be announced at:
- http://hec.gov.pk
- https://etc.hec.gov.pk

📝 How to Apply

Visit: https://etc.hec.gov.pk for online registration.
In case of technical issues, visit: https://onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk
Carefully verify personal details before submission:
- Name
- CNIC Number
- Mobile Number
- Email Address
Upload a clear and recent passport-size photograph (white or blue background).
Pay the test fee via 1Link/1Bill Invoice Payment Services using the generated consumer number.
After fee submission, click “Verify Online Payment” on the ETC Dashboard.
Submit the application.
- Applications left in Save or Incomplete mode will not be considered.

💳 Test Fee Policy

The fee is non-refundable.
The fee is non-transferable.
The generated consumer number remains valid until the closing date.

🏢 Test Centers

The test will be conducted in major cities of Pakistan.
Candidates must select their preferred test center carefully.
Test center cannot be changed after registration.
ETC reserves the right to change the test center if fewer than 250 candidates are registered at a location.

🎟 Roll Number Slips

Available for download at: https://etc.hec.gov.pk
Also emailed to registered candidates one week before the test date.
Email/SMS notifications will be sent.
SMS may not be delivered to numbers converted between networks; such candidates must check their email.

📌 Test Day Instructions

Candidates must bring:

Printed Roll Number Slip
Original valid CNIC or Passport

Strictly Prohibited Inside Test Centre:

Mobile phones
Calculators
Recording devices
Communication devices
Imaging electronic devices

Taking, uploading, or sharing images of the question paper is strictly prohibited and punishable under ETC policy.

❌ Ineligibility Criteria

The following candidates are NOT eligible:

Those who have already availed 7 attempts.
Those currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
Those who have already qualified Law-GAT.

📞 Helpline & Contact Information

Helpline Numbers:
0334-111-9432
051-111-119-432
Websites:
https://etc.hec.gov.pk
http://www.hec.gov.pk

📢 Important Reminder

Applicants must resolve any registration queries at least three (03) days before the registration deadline. The system will not entertain complaints after the closure of the portal due to security and logistical reasons.

Law-GAT will be held on: Sunday, April 05, 2026
Last Date for Online Registration: Tuesday, March 03, 2026